PLAYERS
Players are to adhere to
good sportsmanship and fair play during all games and practices.
Players are encouraged to shout words of encouragement to their
teammates and other participants at all times. Not shouting during the
serve. Players are expected to attend all practices and games and if
you cannot, please notify your coach.
Coaches shall at no time
have any disparaging remarks to any player, referee, or other adults
during games or practices. No alcoholic beverages are allowed around or
near any facility. Coaches remember we are the role models for these
participants.
PRACTICES
The coach or an adult
spectator must be present at all games and practices.
RULES
Missouri High School rules
will apply unless the rules below specify otherwise.
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A team will consist of no more than 9
players but not fewer than 5 players. A team must have at least 5
players to constitute a legal game. There is no penalty for playing
with 5 players. Every player will play in 2 out of 3 games in 4th
& 5th. All other Divisions may substitute. (At the
coaches discretion).
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Each team will play
8-9 sets (3 games to make a set), and we will use rally scoring. We
will play 3 matches (games). The first two games will be to 25
points starting at 4 with a 27 point cap. The third game will be to
15 starting at 0 with a 17 point cap. Each time the ball
is served, someone scores a point. Substitution is allowed in 6th
grade and up.
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Player may serve underhand, overhand,
or side armed. No serving with the fist. The 4/5th
grade-8-10 inside serving line. 6th grade division will
serve 3’ off the service line and all other divisions will serve off
the service line.
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No blocking or
attacking the serve. You may set the serve with a clean set.
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It is a foot fault, if the server
steps on or over the serving line (we do not stress this in 4/5thth
grade). There can be only one drop per service rotation. One drop
is allowed each time the server goes to the end line.
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The 10 foot spike rule is in effect.
You cannot attack the ball in front of the 10’ line.
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An unintentional hit
with any part of the body is considered a legal hit.